Samsung Electronics' ad-supported free streaming service, Samsung TV Plus, is collaborating with SM Entertainment to launch a "Monthly SM Concert" series.
According to Samsung Electronics on May 22, Samsung TV Plus will unveil new live performances by SM Entertainment artists each month. Last year, it attracted global K-pop fans with an exclusive live broadcast of "SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in L.A."
The Monthly SM Concert will be exclusively available on Samsung TV's dedicated channel, STN, and the SMTOWN channel every Saturday at 7 PM. Viewers in five countries, including South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and Mexico, will have access to the performances. Any Samsung TV Plus user can enjoy the concert content for free.
The inaugural performance will feature the idol group NCT Wish. Their first concert tour encore, "NCT WISH 1st CONCERT TOUR 'INTO THE WISH: Our WISH' ENCORE IN SEOUL," will be premiered on the 30th.
FAST, or Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television, allows users to access live channels and video-on-demand (VOD) content for free, provided they watch ads. Unlike traditional IPTV and cable TV, which require a set-top box and monthly fees, FAST can be accessed immediately with just an internet connection and a smart TV.
Samsung TV Plus also supports the "Eclipse Audio" feature, developed in collaboration with Google, enhancing audio immersion. This next-generation technology, based on the open 3D audio standard IAMF, delivers optimized multi-channel sound for an engaging audio experience.
The Samsung SmartThings app on smartphones and Samsung TVs allows users to set viewing routines and automatically turn on the TV. By connecting smart devices in the home, users can adjust lighting and audio settings to create an immersive concert atmosphere.
Choi Jun-hun, head of Samsung Electronics' TV Plus division, stated, "The Monthly SM Concert series lays the foundation for global fans to continuously enjoy K-pop performances. We will expand differentiated entertainment content based on Samsung TV Plus's unique technology and connectivity experience."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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